The latest deaths increase the county s total to 259 since mid-March.
Forsyth reported 223 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, following up on 256 reported Wednesday.
The overall number of cases in Forsyth is at 25,696, with the daily high of 430 cases reported Jan. 9.
DHHS lists COVID-19 cases and deaths on the day they are confirmed by medical providers and public health officials, so individuals may have been infected or died days before their cases are counted.
COVID-19 vaccinations in Forsyth County
Forsyth County Department of Public Health
The department s schedule for vaccination appointments is full through Jan. 26.
Shots are available to those 65 and older and to health care workers.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported Wednesday 256 new cases of COVID-19 in Forsyth County, up sharply from the 74 reported Tuesday.